Anti-Semitism and Israel Affiliation in the American Jewish Community: An Analysis of American Jewish Identit | Posted on:2019-04-27 | Degree:M.S | Type:Thesis | University:Arizona State University | Candidate:Hobbs, Emma C | Full Text:PDF | GTID:2475390017989376 | Subject:Social research | Abstract/Summary: | | Relevant literature was analyzed alongside interview data from participants concerning issues of anti-Semitism, Israel affiliation, and Jewish identity. Qualitative coding and theme identification were used to determine possible relationships among the variables, with special attention to the role anti-Semitism plays in influencing Israel affiliation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 9 young American Jews (18-24) currently enrolled as undergraduate students in universities. The results revealed that continuity of the Jewish people is a core value for many American Jews. Anti-Semitism is often under reported by young American Jews, but for some anti-Israel sentiments are conflated with anti-Semitism. It was also observed that knowledge of anti-Semitism plays an integral role in shaping Jewish identity. Finally, it was found that Israel affiliation polarizes the Jewish community, often resulting in the exclusion of left-leaning Jews from the mainstream Jewish community. These results were analyzed within racial, social, and political frameworks. | Keywords/Search Tags: | Jewish, Israel affiliation, Anti-semitism, American, Jews | | Related items |
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